Tower Fall Campground

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6,600 ft

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6,600 ft

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31 campsites

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Tower Fall Campground

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Campsite Fees

Standard Site Fee$0.00

Hookup Site Fee$0.00

Premium Site Fee$0.00

Hike and Bike Site Fee$0.00

Group Site Fee$0.00

Food Storage Locker Fee$0.00

Total Campsite Fees$0.00

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Best Time to Camp at Tower Fall Campground

Spring transforms this corner of Yellowstone into a wildlife theater, as grizzly bears emerge from hibernation to take advantage of elk calving season in the valley below. Summer brings a different spectacle: massive herds of bison and elk drift across Lamar Valley's golden grasslands, creating some of the park's most iconic wildlife viewing opportunities. The campground operates seasonally, with services and facilities available during the warmer months when the high-elevation roads are passable and the northern range comes alive.

Spring (Mar-May)

Wildflowers bloom, mild temperatures, fewer crowds. Great for hiking and photography.

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Summer (Jun-Aug)

Peak season with warm days. Most facilities open. Reserve ahead.

Fall (Sep-Nov)

Beautiful fall colors, cooler temps, quieter campgrounds. Ideal for peaceful trips.

Winter (Dec-Feb)

Off-season, limited services. Check for closures before visiting.

Planning Tips

Operating Season: Seasonal (services and facilities are provided seasonally; no exact dates provided)

About Tower Fall Campground

Perched at 6,600 feet along the winding ascent to Dunraven Pass, Tower Fall Campground offers an intimate base camp in Yellowstone's wild northern range. This cozy seasonal retreat puts you within easy reach of Tower Fall's dramatic plunge, the wildlife-rich expanses of Lamar Valley, and the alpine heights of Mount Washburn—all while keeping things refreshingly simple with basic facilities that let nature take center stage.

The campground contains 31 campsites. The source does not specify whether sites are designated for tent, RV, group use, cabins, primitive sites, or glamping.

Weather and SeasonsSpring transforms this corner of Yellowstone into a wildlife theater, as grizzly bears emerge from hibernation to take advantage of elk calving season in the valley below. Summer brings a different spectacle: massive herds of bison and elk drift across Lamar Valley's golden grasslands, creating some of the park's most iconic wildlife viewing opportunities. The campground operates seasonally, with services and facilities available during the warmer months when the high-elevation roads are passable and the northern range comes alive.

Elevation6,600 feet (2012 m)

Natural Features and SceneryThe Tower-Roosevelt Area showcases Yellowstone's rugged northern personality, where sweeping grassland valleys give way to dramatic cliffs and river-carved gorges. From your campsite, you're positioned between two of the park's great waterways—the Lamar and Yellowstone Rivers—and surrounded by terrain that hosts an extraordinary diversity of wildlife. Watch bighorn sheep navigate impossible cliff faces, scan the skies for golden eagles and peregrine falcons riding thermal currents above the gorges, and witness thousands of bison and elk grazing across valleys that have supported these herds for millennia.

Geological RegionTower-Roosevelt Area / northern range of Yellowstone National Park

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Total Campsites31 campsites

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Tents

Tents are not allowed

RV vehicles

RV vehicles are not allowed

Primitive

Primitive are not allowed

Reservable

Reservations are not allowed

Open and Closed SeasonSeasonal (services and facilities are provided seasonally; no exact dates provided)

Reservation PlatformsFor reservations at the campgrounds managed by Yellowstone National Park Lodges (Fishing Bridge RV Park, Bridge Bay, Canyon, Madison, and Grant Village campgrounds) visit: http://www.yellowstonenationalparklodges.com/stay/camping/

Cancellation PolicyFor reservations at the campgrounds managed by Yellowstone National Park Lodges (Fishing Bridge RV Park, Bridge Bay, Canyon, Madison, and Grant Village campgrounds), please visit the Yellowstone National Park Lodges Camping web page.

Amenities available

Potable water

Food storage lockers

Flush toilets

Vault toilets

Activities you can enjoy

Primary recreational opportunities near the campground include hiking and wildlife viewing. A short hike from the campground leads to the Tower Fall overlook, and a 5-mile (8 km) trail 7.5 miles (12 km) south leads to a lookout at Mount Washburn. The nearby Lamar Valley and rivers provide extensive wildlife-viewing opportunities; horseback riding is available at nearby Roosevelt Lodge.

Hiking

Short hike to the Tower Fall overlook adjacent to the campground; longer trails include a 5-mile (8 km) trail to a Mount Washburn lookout located about 7.5 miles (12 km) south.

Wildlife viewing

Lamar Valley and surrounding northern range offer excellent wildlife viewing—bison, elk, pronghorn, wolves, coyotes, occasional bobcat, cougar, fox, grizzly and black bears, bighorn sheep, and raptors; road pullouts are noted viewing locations.

Campground rules

Pets are not allowed

Hazards

General hazardsWildlife hazards include bison, elk, wolves, grizzly bears, black bears, coyotes and occasional large predators (cougar). The campground is on a steep, winding road to Dunraven Pass.

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Trash and recyclingSeasonal trash and recycling collection available.

Proximity to water featuresNear Tower Fall; Lamar and Yellowstone Rivers are nearby.

HostStaff or volunteer host on site (seasonal).

Campground Map

Tower Fall Campground

Driving directionsTower Fall campground is on the road between Tower Fall and Canyon, north of Dunraven Pass and 3.5 miles (5.6 km) south of Tower-Roosevelt Junction.

Located on the road between Tower Fall and Canyon, north of Dunraven Pass; access is via the road to Dunraven Pass.

Nearby supplies

Tower General Store (nearby)